I'm definitely not one of the musicians that listens to classical music all day, everyday. That's definitely not me. Don't get my wrong, I do enjoy it, but every once in a while I must escape from the norm, and find peace. I'll begin by saying that I usually enjoy alternative music. On satellite radio my favorite station is Alt nation, and they play basically everything that I enjoy. A few favorite bands include; Muse, Death Cab for cutie, Vampire Weekend, Black Keys, White Stripes, and The Beatles, even though they do not fit in this genre. On a day where I'm down, and completely stressed, Vampire weekend is a great pick-me-up. COUSINS! Definitely my favorite song on Contra, their Album. For a long drive or run, Death Cab for Cutie is definitely my choice. For a day where I just feel on top of the world, Muse is always good. I won't lie, I usually find myself attempting to conduct these songs while I listen, but that's just the musician in me.
Everyone can find solace in music, and in all types of music. The key is finding what really works for you and always exploring new boundaries. The music world is huge, and there are always new songs and bands to find.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
Drinking Age Change
Obviously, the drinking age has been an issue for years now. Some people want it younger, others want it older, it's really hard to please everyone. I know when my mom was in college she could drink at 18. Soliders can drink at 18. It's a tough call to make. I feel like I am responsible enough to know my limits regarding alcohol and know how to control myself, and I'm sure that others feel the same. However, a lot of 18 year olds do not know how to control themselves and involving alcohol could cause pure chaos.
There is something to be said about the drinking age being 21. Usually by 21, you're almost out of school, and if not, you know the ropes. If you're not in school you more than likely have a job or are doing something to support yourself. There is a huge maturity difference between and 18 year old and a 21 year old. Giving alcohol to an 18 year old fresh out of high school just is not a good idea. We really don't know our limits and no college freshman or young person just getting a job needs the temptation of alcohol. Basically, I feel like the drinking age should remain at 21. Giving people time to learn how they will live the rest of their lives, and how they will survive, is something that creates a lot of stress. Allowing them to turn to alcohol would just be a bad idea. People need time to adjust and learn what their live will hold before they can drink. No one will ever agree on what the appropriate age for drinking is, but for now I am content.
There is something to be said about the drinking age being 21. Usually by 21, you're almost out of school, and if not, you know the ropes. If you're not in school you more than likely have a job or are doing something to support yourself. There is a huge maturity difference between and 18 year old and a 21 year old. Giving alcohol to an 18 year old fresh out of high school just is not a good idea. We really don't know our limits and no college freshman or young person just getting a job needs the temptation of alcohol. Basically, I feel like the drinking age should remain at 21. Giving people time to learn how they will live the rest of their lives, and how they will survive, is something that creates a lot of stress. Allowing them to turn to alcohol would just be a bad idea. People need time to adjust and learn what their live will hold before they can drink. No one will ever agree on what the appropriate age for drinking is, but for now I am content.
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